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Apps Settings Add Stickers to Photos Documents Mode Underwater Mode Take High-Resolution Photos Pro Mode Record Videos AI Movie Effects 4K HD Videos Slow-Mo Recording Time-Lapse Photography Dual-View Mode Leica Colors Filters Use the Camera with Other Devices Adjust Camera Settings Manage Gallery Smart Photo Categorisation Huawei Vlog Editor Huawei Vlogs Highlights Apps Contacts Phone Messaging Calendar Clock Notepad Recorder Email Calculator Torch Compass Mirror App Twin Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features Optimizer Phone Clone HiSuite Tips Search for Items in Settings Contents 70 71 71 72 73 75 75 76 77 78 79 80 80 81 82 83 91 92 95 95 98 99 102 112 114 117 119 121 122 126 127 127 127 128 128 129 134 136 137 139 ii

Section	Page
Contents	2
Essentials	5
Basic Gestures	5
Basic Gestures	5
Air Gestures	5
System Navigation Gestures	5
Knuckle Gestures	6
More Gestures	7
Button Shortcuts	7
System Navigation	8
Change the Navigation Mode	8
Navigate with Gestures	8
Three-Key Navigation	8
Customise the Navigation Key Combination	9
Navigation Dock	9
Phone Clone	9
Phone Clone	9
Clone Data from an Android Device	10
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad	10
Lock and Unlock Your Screen	11
Lock and Unlock Your Screen	11
Lock the Screen	11
Set the Screen Timeout Period	11
Keep the Screen On While Looking	11
Wake Screen	11
Unlock the Screen with Password	12
Use Face Unlock	12
Use Fingerprint Unlock	12
Change the Lock Screen Display	12
Display Your Signature on the Lock Screen	12
Access Apps from the Lock Screen	12
Get Familiar with the Home Screen	12
Get Familiar with the Home Screen	12
Notification and Status Icons	13
Notification and Status Icons	13
Shortcut Switches	15
Shortcut Switches	15
Turn on a Shortcut Switch	15
Customise Shortcut Switches	16
Home Screen Widgets	16
Home Screen Widgets	16
Add a Widget to the Home Screen	16
Move or Delete a Widget	17
Set Your Wallpaper	17
Set Your Wallpaper	17
Use a Preset Wallpaper	17
Set an Image from Gallery as Your Wallpaper	17
Screenshots&Screen Recording	17
Take a Screenshot	17
Use the Grab Gesture to Take a Screenshot	17
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Screenshot	18
Use a Key Combination to Take a Screenshot	18
Use a Shortcut to Take a Screenshot	18
Share and Edit a Screenshot, or Switch to Scrollshot	18
Use Your Knuckle to Take a Scrolling Screenshot	19
Take a Partial Screenshot	20
Precautions for Using Knuckle Screenshots	21
Record the Screen	22
Use a Key Combination to Start Screen Recording	22
Use a Shortcut to Start Screen Recording	22
Use Two Knuckles to Start Screen Recording	22
Record Your Voice During Screen Recording	23
View and Clear Notifications	23
View and Clear Notifications	23
View Notifications	23
Clear Notifications	24
Block, Silence, or Delay Notifications	24
Adjust Sound Settings	24
Adjust Sound Settings	24
Press a Volume Button to Adjust the Volume	24
Press the Power Button to Mute Your Device When It Rings	25
Flip to Mute or Raise to Reduce Ringing Volume	25
Set the Default Volume	25
Use a Shortcut to Switch Between Ring, Vibrating, or Mute Mode	26
Enter Text	26
Edit Text	26
Split-screen Mode and Floating Window	26
Multi-Window	26
Enable Split-screen Mode from the Multi-Window Dock	27
Display the Floating Window from the Multi-Window Dock	28
Switch Between Split-screen and Floating Window	29
Drag and Drop Between Apps with Multi-Window	29
Add, Move, or Remove an App from the Multi-Window Dock	30
Disable Multi-Window	30
Show Date and Time When the Screen Is Off	30
Always On Display	30
Enable Always on Display	30
Set Clock Style for Always on Display	30
Power On and Off or Restart Your Device	31
Power On and Off or Restart Your Device	31
Power Your Device On and Off	31
Restart Your Device	31
Force Restart Your Device	32
Charging	32
Charge Your Device	32
Precautions for Charging	32
Using the Charger that Came with Your Device	32
Charging Your Device With a PC	32
Overview of Battery Icons	33
Reverse Charging with an OTG Cable	33
Smart Features	34
HiVoice	34
HiVoice	34
Countries and Regions Where HiVoice Can Be Used	34
Wake Up or Disable HiVoice	34
When Can I Interact With HiVoice?	35
Check HiVoice Skills	35
Make Calls and Send SMS Messages	35
Make Calls with Voice Commands	35
Send SMS Messages with Voice Commands	35
Translate with HiVoice	35
Face-to-Face Translation	36
Query Weather with Voice Commands	36
Set Alarms with Voice Commands	36
Set Calendar Events with Voice Commands	36
Set Reminders with Voice Commands	37
Open Camera, Tools, or Apps with Voice Commands	37
Access Camera with Voice Commands	37
Access Apps and Tools with Voice Commands	37
Change System Settings with Voice Commands	37
Search with HiVoice	38
AI Lens	38
Access AI Lens	38
Scan Codes	41
Scan to Translate	41
Scan to Shop	41
HiTouch	42
Convenient Shopping	42
Touch and Hold with Two Fingers for Convenient Shopping	42
Easy Projection	43
Wireless Projection	43
Wired Projection	44
Projection Using a Type-C Cable	44
Projection Using a Docking Station	45
Desktop Mode	46
Use Your Device as a Touchpad	46
Project Your Device to an External Display to Facilitate Your Work	47
Exit Desktop Mode	47
Multi-screen Collaboration	47
Connect Your Device to a Computer	47
Connect Your Device and Computer with a Tap	47
Connect Your Device and Computer via Bluetooth	48
Connect Your Device and Computer by Scanning a QR Code	48
Connect Your Device to Computer with a Cable for Multi-Screen Collaboration	48
Disconnect Your Device from Computer	49
Transfer Files Between Your Device and Computer	49
Drag to Transfer Files Between Your Phone and Computer	49
Transfer Files Between Your Device and Computer with a Tap	49
Access Device Apps and Files on Your Computer	52
Navigate the Device Window on Your Computer	52
Share Clipboard Content Between Your Device and Computer	53
Answer Voice or Video Calls to Your Device Using a Computer	53
Use Apps on a Computer to Open Files on Your Device	53
View Device Notifications on Computers	54
Huawei Share	54
Huawei Share	54
Enable or Disable Huawei Share	54
Quickly Share Files Between Your Devices with Huawei Share	54
Share Files Between Your Device and Computer with Huawei Share	55
One-Touch Printing with Huawei Share	56
Switch Audio Channels Between Devices	57
Switch Audio Channels Between Devices	58
Camera and Gallery	59
Launch Camera	59
Launch Camera	59
From the Home Screen	59
From the Lock Screen	59
Using Ultra Snapshot	59
Take Photos	60
Take Photos	60
Take Burst Photos	61
Take Timed Photos	61
Use Audio Control to Take Photos	62
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes	62
Shoot in Portrait, Night, and Wide Aperture Modes	62
Use Portrait Mode to Shoot Portraits	62
Take Night Shots	63
Use the Front Camera to Take Night Portraits	64
Shoot Wide Aperture Photos and Videos	64
Edit Background Blur in Wide Aperture Photos	65
Master AI	65
Master AI	66
Use Moon Mode	66
Zoom to Take Photos	67
Take Photos with Various Zoom Settings	67
Take Wide-Angle Photos	67
Take Photos from Far Away	68
Super Macro	68
Super Macro	68
Take Panoramic Photos	69
Take Panoramic Photos	69
Use the Rear Camera to Take Panoramic Photos	70
Use the Front Camera to Take Panoramic Selfies	70
Take Black and White Photos	70
Take Black and White Photos	70
AR Lens	70
AR Lens	71
Use 3D Qmoji to Create Your Own Qmojis	71
Use 3D Qmoji to Record Videos	71
Light Painting	72
Light Painting	72
Capture Car Light Trails in Traffic Trails Mode	72
Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode	73
Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode	73
Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Track Mode	73
Take HDR Photos	73
Take HDR Photos	74
Use HDR with the Rear Camera	74
Moving Pictures	74
Moving Pictures	74
Take Moving Pictures	74
Play Moving Pictures	74
Share Moving Pictures	74
Add Stickers to Photos	74
Add Stickers to Photos	75
Documents Mode	75
Documents Mode	75
Shoot Photos in Documents Mode	75
Adjust the Text Area	75
Underwater Mode	75
Underwater Mode	76
Take High-Resolution Photos	76
Take High-Resolution Photos	76
Pro Mode	77
Pro Mode	77
Record Videos	79
Record Videos	79
AI Movie Effects	79
AI Movie Effects	80
4K HD Videos	80
4K HD Videos	80
Slow-Mo Recording	81
Slow-Mo Recording	81
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos at 32x	81
Shoot Slow-Mo Videos	82
Adjust the Slow-Mo Portion in Slow-Mo Videos	82
Time-Lapse Photography	82
Time-Lapse Photography	82
Dual-View Mode	83
Dual-View Mode	83
Leica Colors	84
Leica Colours	84
Filters	84
Filters	84
Use the Camera with Other Devices	85
Use a Bluetooth Snorkeling Case to Take Photos Underwater	85
Adjust Camera Settings	86
Adjust Camera Settings	86
Adjust the Aspect Ratio	86
Enable Location Tag	86
Add Device Watermarks to Photos	86
Use the Assistive Grid to Compose Your Photos	86
Enable Mirror Reflection	87
Mute the Shutter Sound	87
Capture Smiles	87
Use the Horizontal Level for Better Compositions	87
Manage Gallery	87
View Photos and Videos	87
View by Shooting Time	88
View by Album	88
View by Category	89
View Details About Photos and Videos	89
Search for Photos	89
Edit Photos and Videos	90
Basic Editing	90
Add Stickers to Photos	91
Pixelate Photos	91
Rename Photos	91
Edit Videos	91
Share Photos and Videos	93
Manage Gallery	93
Add Albums	93
Move Photos and Videos	93
Delete Photos and Videos	93
Recover Deleted Photos and Videos	94
Add Photos and Videos to Favorites	94
Hide Albums	94
Block Albums	95
Smart Photo Categorisation	95
Smart Photo Categorisation	95
View and Set People Albums	96
Huawei Vlog Editor	96
Huawei Vlog Editor	96
Create a Video Clip with Photos and Videos	96
View Spotlight Reels	98
Share Spotlight Reels	98
Huawei Vlogs	99
People Album Videos	99
View Huawei Vlogs	99
Edit People Album Videos	99
Share People Album Videos	99
Highlights	99
Highlights	100
View Highlights Videos	100
Edit Highlights Videos	100
Share Highlights Videos	101
Add or Remove Photos and Videos from Highlights Albums	101
Rename Highlights Albums	101
Delete Highlights Albums	101
Apps	102
Apps	102
Apps	102
Locate an Installed App	102
Uninstall an App	102
Manage Background Apps	102
Clear the Cache of an App	102
Contacts	103
Create and Edit Contact Information	103
Create Contacts	103
Import Contacts	104
Scan Business Cards to Add Contacts	104
Scan a QR Code to Add a Contact	104
Search for Contacts	104
Share Contacts	104
Export Contacts	105
Delete Contacts	105
Merge Duplicate Contacts	105
Manage Contact Groups	105
Create a Contact Group	105
Edit a Contact Group	105
Send Group Messages or Emails	106
Delete Contact Groups	106
Create Personal Information	106
Create a Personal Business Card	106
Add Emergency Information	106
Erase Contact Traces	106
Phone	106
Make a Call	106
Dial a Number or Select a Contact to Call	106
Use Speed Dial	107
Press the Power Button to End a Call	107
Set a Call Background	108
Make an International Call	108
Manage Call Logs	108
Merge Call Logs	108
View Missed Calls	108
Delete Call Logs	108
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls	109
Set a Music Ringtone	109
Set a Video Ringtone	109
Set a Ringtone for a Contact	110
Use VoLTE to Make Calls	110
Enable VoLTE	110
Make a Video Call	110
Use VoWiFi to Make Calls	110
Manage Incoming Calls	111
Answer or Reject an Incoming Call	111
Enable Call Waiting	111
Answer a New Incoming Call During a Call	111
Enable Call Forwarding	112
Disable Call Forwarding	112
Filter and Block Spam Calls	113
Filter Spam Calls	113
Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers	113
Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls	114
Emergency SOS and Calls	114
Use Emergency SOS	114
Make Emergency Calls	114
Make Operations During a Call	114
Use Voicemail	115
Enable Voicemail	115
Listen to a Voicemail Message	116
Messaging	116
Send and Manage Messages	116
Send Messages	117
Save a Draft Message	117
Cancel Sending a Message	117
View and Reply to Messages	117
Mark Messages as Read	117
Delete a Message	117
Filter and Block Spam Messages	118
Block Spam Messages	118
Block Messages from Specific Numbers	118
Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords	118
Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages	118
Calendar	118
Add and Manage Events	118
Create an Event	119
Import Meeting Reminders	119
Search for Events	120
Share an Event	120
Delete Events	120
Set a Calendar Notification	120
Customise the Calendar View	120
Set Alternate Calendars	120
View National/Regional Holidays	121
Clock	121
Alarm	121
Set an Alarm	121
Modify or Delete an Alarm	121
Snooze an Alarm	121
Turn Off an Alarm	121
Timer and Stopwatch	121
Timer	122
Stopwatch	122
View the Time in Cities Worldwide	122
Display Dual Clocks on the Lock Screen	122
Notepad	123
Manage Your Notepad	123
Create a Note	123
Create To-Dos	124
Sort Notepad Items by Category	124
Share Notepad Items	124
Delete Notepad Items	124
Recorder	125
Recorder	125
Play a Recording	125
Edit a Recording	126
Share Recordings	126
Email	126
Add Email Accounts	126
Add a Personal Email Account	126
Add an Exchange Account	126
Send Emails	127
Send an Email	127
Save an Email as a Draft	127
Reply to an Email	127
Set Encryption for Outgoing Emails	127
Set Automatic Replies for an Exchange Account	128
Set Email Notifications	128
View and Manage Emails	128
View an Email	128
Organise Emails by Subject	128
Add an Email Contact to a Group	128
Sync Emails	129
Search for an Email	129
Delete Emails	129
Manage Email Accounts	129
Add Email Accounts	129
Switch Between Email Accounts	129
Change Account Name and Signature	129
Log Out of an Email Account	129
Manage VIP Contacts	130
Add a VIP Contact	130
Delete a VIP Contact	130
Calculator	130
Calculator	130
Use the Basic Calculator	130
Copy, Delete, or Clear Numbers	130
Torch	131
Torch	131
Compass	131
Compass	131
Mirror	131
Mirror	131
App Twin	132
App Twin	132
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features	132
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features	132
Quickly Access Frequently Used App Features	132
Add Frequently Used App Features to the Home Screen	133
Optimizer	133
Cleanup	133
Clean Up Duplicate Files	134
Manage Data Usage	134
View and Manage High Data Consumption Apps	134
View and Set the Network Access Permission of an App	135
Enable or Disable Smart Data Saver	135
Add Mobile Data Usage Reminders	135
Filter and Block Spam Calls	135
Filter Spam Calls	135
Block Incoming Calls from Specific Numbers	136
Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Calls	136
Filter and Block Spam Messages	136
Block Spam Messages	136
Block Messages from Specific Numbers	137
Block Messages Containing Specific Keywords	137
Set Whether to Receive Notifications for Blocked Messages	137
One-Touch Optimisation	137
Phone Clone	138
Phone Clone	138
Clone Data from an Android Device	139
Clone Data from an iPhone or iPad	139
HiSuite	140
Introduction to HiSuite	140
Back Up and Restore Data Using HiSuite	140
Back Up Data to a Computer	140
Restore Data	141
Update or Restore the System Using HiSuite	141
Update the System	141
Tips	141
Tips	141
Settings	143
Search for Items in Settings	143
Search for Items in Settings	143
Wi-Fi	143
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network	143
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network	144
Wi-Fi Direct	144
Wi-Fi+	144
Bluetooth	144
Bluetooth Basics	145
Enable or Disable Bluetooth	145
Set a Bluetooth Name	145
Pair with a Bluetooth Device	145
Transfer Files via Bluetooth	145
Unpair a Bluetooth Device	145
Mobile Data	146
Connect to Mobile Data	146
Enable 5G	146